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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 658.26 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 658.26 and 246.44 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 658.26 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/658.26 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 658.26 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 162,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221.59/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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